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Estimating Measurement Uncertainty for Chemists 

This course introduces chemists to the concept of measurement uncertainty and explains the basic processes involved in making estimates of measurement uncertainty in chemical methods. The course is presented in two parts: part 1 provides a basic understanding of the concepts of measurement uncertainty, whilst part 2 evaluates measurement uncertainty using routine chemical methods and real data.

Objectives

Participants will develop the skills to make estimates of measurement uncertainty that are compliant with ISO/IEC 17025.

Outline

Part 1 (strongly recommended as a prerequisite for part 2)

Part 2

  • the importance of measurement uncertainty
  • sources of uncertainty
  • calculating combined uncertainties
  • reporting results to the client
  • traceability
  • spreadsheet tools for uncertainty evaluation
  • uncertainty associated with bias correction and recovery correction factors
  • uncertainty from sampling
  • work through the entire uncertainty estimation process in guided workshops 
  • opportunity to work on own uncertainty estimates

Course Details

7 September (part 1) and 8 September 2010 (part 2) at NMI, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington, WA 6151
21 September (part 1) and 22 September 2010 (part 2) at NMI, Bradfield Road, Lindfield, NSW 2070
9 November (part 1) and 10 November 2010 (part 2) at AusIndustry, Level 12, 100 Creek Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
16 June (part 1) and 17 June 2011 (part 2) at NMI, 1/153 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207

The course will start at 9 am and end by 5 pm. Numbers are limited so please register early.

Fee

Part 1 – $650 and part 2 – $860. All prices include GST, lunches, refreshments and course material.

Contact Us

Phone (02) 8467 3796 or email training@measurement.gov.au.